Early Years Educator Apprentice - Manor Lodge

At The Old Station Nursery, the wellbeing and happiness of every child is at the heart of everything they do. Their mission is to ensure that each child leaves nursery with a love for learning and the confidence to succeed in the next stage of their journey. They are committed to inspiring, nurturing, and innovating to create brighter futures together.

The nursery is currently seeking enthusiastic, passionate, and hard-working individuals to join their team as Early Years Apprentices. In this role, apprentices will work towards a Level 3 Early Years Educator qualification while supporting the nursery’s daily routines, assisting with activities, and helping to create a high-quality learning environment.

Key responsibilities include:

Developing positive relationships with children Understanding child development Supporting inclusive practices, and maintaining high standards of health, safety, and hygiene

Apprentices will also gain knowledge of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and the importance of learning through play. In return, team members benefit from a 52% childcare discount (subject to terms), a day off for their birthday, opportunities for career development, free uniform, a £100 referral reward, 31 days of paid holiday including a Christmas break, and access to Perkbox for discounts and deals from major brands.

Training:

Your full role and responsibilities will be set out by your employer. They will provide you with all of the on-the-job training you need to up-skill in your role, and your 20% off-the-job learning will be incorporated as part of your working day.

You will be working towards the Level 3 Early Years Educator apprenticeship standard, which includes:

Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours Level 3 Diploma for the Early Years Educator Level 3 Award in Paediatric First Aid or Level 3 Award in Emergency Paediatric First Aid Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)

This will be delivered by your dedicated training provider, Realise.

Training Outcome:

We believe in creating brighter futures for our people; as we work with, train, progress and develop our team through professional development.

Employer Description:
The Old Station Nursery Group was established in 2002 when we opened our very first nursery. Since then, the company has grown steadily, creating a similar feeling and ethos in each setting while nourishing each nursery’s unique strengths. The Old Station Nursery Group comprises of 79 exceptional nurseries across the UK. Every year, Nursery World releases a Nursery Chains article which ranks nursery groups in size. We are proud to announce that we are ranked at 13 in this league.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday - shifts to be agreed at offer stage

Skills:
Communication Skills,Creative,Initiative,Non judgemental,Organisation skills,Patience